Dr. Macdonald is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Francis College. She received a Ph.D. in Social and Health Psychology from Stony Brook University. Her research broadly examines factors influencing prejudice and intergroup relations, including a focus on understanding perceptions of and experiences with aging and ageism across the lifespan, in contexts such as the workplace. Dr. Macdonald’s research has also focused on interventions to reduce prejudice, and psychosocial factors influencing academic outcomes of marginalized groups. Her research has been published in American Psychologist, Journal of Social Issues, and Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy.